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How to prevent spider plant leaf tips from withering? Three methods to teach you

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Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), evergreen all year round, suspended indoors, can be called an "aerial flower." The stolons it sends out from the leaf axils produce many small plantlets with roots, hanging down along the pot, very elegant. Spider plant is also called an indoor air "purifier"; it can absorb carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other volatile gases, purifying the room's air and benefiting human health. However, spider plant leaf tips often wither easily, affecting its appearance. Therefore, prevention and treatment must be carried out according to the situation. 1. Always pay attention to watering and misting, keeping the pot

Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), evergreen all year round, suspended indoors, can be called an "aerial flower." The stolons it sends out from the leaf axils produce many small plantlets with roots, hanging down along the pot, very elegant. Spider plant is also called an indoor air "purifier"; it can absorb carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other volatile gases, purifying the room's air and benefiting human health. However, spider plant leaf tips often wither easily, affecting its appearance. Therefore, prevention and treatment must be carried out according to the situation.

1. Always pay attention to watering and misting, keeping the potting soil and surrounding air moist. Because it has many leaves and is suspended in the air, or placed in a ventilated spot on the balcony, it needs a lot of water. This means frequently watering and misting the potting soil, the leaf surfaces and around the pot. In winter and spring, water once every 4-5 days; water a small amount in winter and slightly more in spring; in summer and autumn, water 1-2 times a day, morning and evening. Only in this way can the potting soil stay moist and the air stay humid. At the same time, promptly wash the dust off the spider plant leaves to keep them fresh and enhance their ornamental value.

2. Place the flower pot in a semi-shaded spot to prevent scorching. Although spider plant needs a moderate amount of light, it dislikes direct sunlight, which otherwise also easily causes the leaves to wither.

3. Spider plant is best grown with a large pot and few plants, and it likes sandy loam with good drainage and aeration. For example, a medium-sized flower pot is suitable for growing 2-3 plants. If there are too many plants, the water requirement is also greater; if the pot is small and the soil's water supply is insufficient, the leaves also easily wither. You should also pay attention to frequently cutting off withered, dead leaves. You can also, when repotting each spring or autumn, move the smaller pot into a larger pot for growing, and at the same time remove excess branches and leaves.

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